LibertyMark SM. Sales Guide and Product Training for. Single Premium Deferred Fixed Indexed Annuities. As of June 23, 2014

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1 Sales Guide and Product Training for LibertyMark SM Single Premium Deferred Fixed Indexed Annuities Issued by Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Kansas City, MO Distributed by Legacy Marketing Group As of June 23, 2014 Some products and benefits may not be available in all states or for all periods. Certain restrictions apply. Consult policy and endorsements for all limitations and exclusions. 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCER S GUIDE FOR ANNUITY SUITABILITY...3 LIBERTYMARK OVERVIEW...12 BONUS...13 INTEREST CREDITING STRATEGIES...13 ACCESS TO ACCUMULATION VALUE...16 SURRENDER CHARGES...17 LIBERTY OPTIMIZER FEE...18 DEATH BENEFIT...18 COMMISSIONS...18 DOING BUSINESS WITH AMERICO...19 CARRIER RATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS...20 PRODUCER RESOURCES...21 PRODUCT TRAINING VERIFICATION...23 For further information, please see the resources listed at the back of this guide or refer to Visit the secure site regularly at for the most current LibertyMark Sales Guide and Product Training. For product questions and effective sales ideas, call Legacy s Sales Team , Ext

3 Producer s Guide for Annuity Suitability The appropriate sale of our products is something that Americo takes seriously. We have adopted nationwide suitability requirements, which are in-line with the NAIC Model Regulation on Suitability in Annuity Transactions. As a Producer, it is your responsibility to carefully consider the suitability of each sale you make. Suitability Review It is very important that you carefully consider the suitability of your recommendation. Before recommending a product to a consumer, gather information and carefully consider and discuss the client s needs. You should not have a cookie cutter approach to recommending products. A decision to recommend a fixed annuity to your client should be based on a careful review of the information gathered during the sale. It is also important that your client understands the product and all of the features before making the purchase. Although there are no right or wrong questions to ask each customer, below is a list of sample questions you may find helpful when doing a suitability analysis: What is the client s main financial objective? How will the purchase of this annuity help achieve this objective? Will the consumer have adequate liquid assets/income for current and future needs? Does the consumer understand how the annuity works and the associated surrender period/charges? If the client was a close friend or family member, would you make the same recommendation? If replacement is involved, is it beneficial to the client to replace the current policy? Consider surrender charges period, rates, riders, benefits, etc. We require the use of the Financial Suitability Form for all annuity sales. Please keep in mind, simply completing the suitability form does not alleviate your responsibility in making a suitable recommendation. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the customer s needs and make recommendations that are appropriate for individual customers. Internal Suitability Review Guidelines Our Internal Suitability Review Guidelines comply with the Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation. A variety of factors will be reviewed, including liquid assets, sources of funds, age, and monthly disposable income. Americo reviews each case individually; however, the following are examples of some basic guidelines: Clients with annual income levels below $20,000 are given extra scrutiny in the review process. Clients will need to have adequate emergency funds in liquid assets and meet monthly living expenses. Clients over age 75 purchasing an annuity will be given extra scrutiny in the review process. Older consumers will need more liquid assets because the consumer is likely not 3

4 working and does not have working income to meet reasonably foreseeable emergency needs. Producers should provide a detailed explanation of the reason for purchase. If replacing, Americo will need to determine the benefit of the replacement transaction. We will automatically decline cases that include the following: Client resides in a nursing home. Client is left with little to no liquid assets for emergencies. Source of funding is a reverse mortgage or home equity loan. Close to 100% of client s net worth is annuities. Undisclosed replacements. In the case of Americo products that allow for additional premiums, if new premium is received more than 90 days after an annuity is issued, or the source of additional funds involves a replacement (regardless of timeframe), we will require a new suitability form to be completed and a new suitability review will be conducted within the first policy year. Replacements and Suitability What are Replacements? The definition of replacement according to the NAIC Life Insurance and Annuities Replacement Model Regulation is: A transaction in which a new policy or contract is to be purchased, and it is known or should be known to the proposing Producer, or to the proposing insurer if there is no Producer, that by reason of the transaction, an existing policy or contract has been or is to be: 1. Lapsed, forfeited, surrendered or partially surrendered, assigned to the replacing insurer or otherwise terminated; 2. Converted to reduced paid-up insurance, continued as extended term insurance, or otherwise reduced in value by the use of non-forfeiture benefits or other policy values; 3. Amended so as to effect either a reduction in benefits or in the term for which coverage would otherwise remain in force or for which benefits would be paid; 4. Reissued with any reduction in cash value; or 5. Used in a financed purchase. Replacements include financed purchases, which according to the NAIC Model regulation, means the purchase of a new policy involving the actual or intended use of monies obtained by the withdrawal or surrender of, or by borrowing from values of, an existing policy to pay all or part of any premium due on the new policy. Americo considers it to be a financed purchase if any of the above transactions are processed on an existing life insurance or annuity contract, either four months before or 13 months after the issue date of the new policy. 4

5 Replacement Requirement Guidelines Each replacement case will be reviewed individually; however, you should consider these guidelines: A like-to-like replacement (fixed annuity to fixed annuity) requires a close review by our suitability team. We will consider surrender charge periods and charges, product enhancements, and rate comparisons, among other factors, in looking for an apparent benefit for your client. We will not accept undisclosed replacements and, when identified, the application will be rejected. It is very important that you carefully consider the suitability of any replacement and ensure your client understands the advantages, disadvantages, and potential impact, of a replacement. Factors to consider include guaranteed interest rates, loss of existing benefits, potential surrender charges on the existing annuity contract or life insurance policy, and the new surrender charge period of the replacement. Before you recommend a replacement to your client, you must be sure the replacement provides an economic benefit to your client. Below are some things to consider before recommending a replacement sale: How do the benefits of the existing product compare with those of the Americo annuity you are recommending, including rates, surrender charges, riders, etc.? Will the new annuity better fit your client s needs and financial objectives? Will your client lose any existing benefits? Has your client had other annuity replacements within the past three years? Completing the Financial Suitability Form The Financial Suitability Form [(AAA8378 (12/11)] should be used for all annuity sales. The suitability form should be completed and signed by the applicant during the sale. When completing the form, please keep the following in mind: General requirements: Complete and accurate information must be provided. If subsequent changes are made to the Financial Suitability Form, documentation of these changes may be required. This may include providing copies of bank records, annual statements, or other financial documentation. If you are replacing an annuity, please carefully verify the surrender charges that will be assessed. A detailed summary should be provided by the Producer in the Acknowledgment section. Provide as much detail as possible regarding your suitability review of the sale. If the annuity is a replacement, it is important that you include the factors that you believe make it a suitable replacement. Some questions to consider and address include: Why does the new annuity deliver a substantial value to the client? How does it provide a benefit not available with the client s current product? 5

6 Regardless if a trust is involved, if the owner/annuitant are different, provide a suitability form for the person funding the annuity. Replacement section: Provide as much detail as possible regarding the replaced product. This will decrease the likelihood we will need to contact you or your client for additional information. Give a detailed Producer statement regarding the suitability of the replacement. Give specific reasons as to why you are recommending the replacement. Attach an additional page if necessary. A New Business representative may contact you or the client to obtain additional information if the representative has questions as a result of their review of the annuity application and suitability form. Suitability Calls Americo conducts suitability calls with all applicants ages 65+ before the issuance of an annuity. It is important that you provide a current phone number for your client and let them know that Americo will be contacting them to ask a few questions about the annuity purchase. If your client is available during a certain time, please make note of this on the application. The phone call will be completed by an Americo associate. It is a short phone interview and reviews the client s understanding of certain features of the annuity. Instructions for Trusts as Owners If a trust is listed as an owner of a proposed annuity, Americo has specific requirements as to what information should be collected on the Suitability Form (AAA8378): The Grantor/Settlor and Trustee are the same: The grantor/settlor of the trust must complete the Suitability Form with his/her own personal information. If there are multiple non-spousal grantors/settlors, a separate Suitability Form must be completed for each individual. The Grantor/Settlor and Trustee are different: The grantor/settlor of the trust must complete a Suitability form with his/her own personal information. Additionally, the trustee must complete the Suitability Form with the trust s information (annuity objectives, financial status, etc.) including the following modifications: o For name of owner, enter the name of the trust. o For age, enter N/A. For owner s signature, the trustee must sign as trustee (John Doe, TTEE). Additional Information for Agents Selling Annuities in Iowa The Iowa Department of Insurance has received questions regarding where the line is drawn when providing insurance advice. To answer these questions, Iowa Insurance Bulletin 11-4 was issued to provide guidance so insurance Producers have a better understanding of the types of activities and conduct that are within the scope of permissible activities and the types of activities and conduct that are beyond the scope of permissible activities. The answers to these questions have become increasingly important because suitability laws at the state and federal 6

7 level have evolved to the point where any recommendation to a consumer of either an insurance product or a securities product requires an extensive financial analysis of the consumer s financial affairs and a discussion of broad financial trends. How information received from the consumer is applied will be different depending on whether it is an insurance transaction or a securities transaction because of the differing requirements of insurance and securities laws. Examples of Permitted Activities for an Insurance Only Person May discuss with the consumer the consumer s risk tolerance, financial situation, and needs. May discuss with the consumer the stock market in general terms, including market risks and recent or historic economic activities that are generally known to the public and regularly discussed with public media. An Insurance-Only Person may provide advice as part of a financial plan. When doing so, an Insurance-Only Person should clearly identify himself or herself as an individual who holds an Iowa insurance license and explain that such license authorizes the person to discuss how annuities or life insurance products may fit into the consumer s financial plan and that he or she is authorized to sell annuity or life insurance products and not sell, recommend, or provide advice about securities. An Insurance-Only Person may have general discussions about balancing risk, diversification, etc., that support an insurance position within a consumer s financial plan. Examples of Prohibited Activities for an Insurance-Only Person Discussing risks specific to the consumer s individual securities portfolio. Recommending the liquidation of specific securities, or identifying specific securities that could be used to fund an annuity or life insurance product. Recommending specific allocations, in dollars or percentages, between insurance and securities products. Completing securities forms, except for: (1) providing general information to the consumer related to the consumer's existing or new annuity or life insurance product; (2) assisting with forms that are required by the insurance company to complete an insurance transaction; and (3) assisting with forms that are required by Iowa insurance regulations. For complete details, please review the entire bulletin at: e_insurance_licensed_persons_june_2_62714.pdf. 7

8 Tips for Completing the Financial Suitability Form Because it is important for us to understand your recommendation and how it fits the client s needs and situation, it is important that you carefully and thoroughly complete the Financial Suitability Form [AAA8378 (11/13)]. Florida residents, please complete form DFS-HI If responses are missing or conflicting, it is likely we will need to request additional information. If the owner is a trust, please see our guidelines on Page 3 of this document for how to complete the suitability form. Please indicate best time to call for all clients age 65+ so we can complete the suitability call. Liquid assets are those that are not subject to penalty or surrender charges, or can easily be converted into cash. You can include penaltyfree withdrawals from annuities. Since annuities are long-term contracts, it is important to include all assets in this section so we can understand the applicant s ability to meet living expenses and emergencies. Monthly gross income and monthly living expenses should be total household income and expenses. 8

9 If no to question 17 or yes to question 18, please provide a detailed explanation. If your client is living in a nursing home, the application will be declined. A nursing home is a licensed facility that provides skilled nursing home care under the supervision of a licensed physician and provides continuous nursing services 24 hours a day. A replacement occurs when, in order to purchase a new annuity contract: An applicant surrenders, or terminates an existing contract. An applicant transfers the proceeds of an existing contract (including free withdrawals) to the insurer issuing the new contract. If replacing: please have the client explain how this new annuity better meets their needs. Americo considers it to be a financed purchase if any of the above transactions are processed on an existing life insurance or annuity contract, either four months before or 13 months after the issue date of the new policy. 9

10 If replacing: carefully and thoroughly complete the annuity comparison section, including the correct information for the proposed Americo product. We must be able to determine that the client will receive a substantial economic net benefit after this replacement. 10

11 It is required that you complete this section. If it is not completed, the form will be returned for completion. Please provide a detailed summary of your recommendation and include any information you feel would be helpful in our review process. You may attach an additional page if more space is needed. 11

12 LibertyMark Overview LibertyMark fixed indexed annuities respond to your clients needs for higher growth potential and the security of a highly rated carrier and strong guarantees. A range of interest crediting choices that respond to multiple market conditions make LibertyMark a full-service allocation tool. Seven- and 10-year products are available (an optional bonus is available on the 10-year products). Highlights Products Premium Limits Bonus See details on Page 13. Markets Issue Ages Interest Crediting Strategies See details on pages A Quick Look at LibertyMark Seven- or 10-year surrender charge schedule. Optional dual bonus on 10-year products: 5% upfront and 10% persistency, payable at the end of Year 10 (8% in lower-surrender-charge states). Multiple interest crediting strategies, including choices unavailable elsewhere. Index gains vest to date proof of death requirements are received. LibertyMark 7. LibertyMark 10. LibertyMark 10 LT (available in lower-surrender-charge states). LibertyMark 10 Plus (with bonus). LibertyMark 10 LT Plus (with bonus available in lower-surrender-charge states). $5,000 minimum nonqualified. $2,000 minimum qualified. $50 minimum interest crediting strategy allocation. $1 million maximum premium per owner without Home Office approval. Dual bonus on LibertyMark 10 Plus products: 5% upfront. 10% persistency after 10 years (8% in lower-surrender-charge states). Nonqualified money. Traditional IRA. Roth IRA. Inherited IRA. SEP IRA. Non-contributory TSA plans. 0 85, LibertyMark 7, 10, and 10 LT. 0 80, LibertyMark 10 Plus and 10 LT Plus. No owner may be over the maximum issue age. One-Year S&P 500 Point-to-Point With Cap. One-Year Gold Strategy With Cap. One-Year Dow Jones Real Estate Monthly Averaging With Participation Rate. One-Year S&P 500 Point-to-Point Inversion Strategy With Cap. Two-Year S&P 500 Point-to-Point With Participation Rate. Two-Year S&P 500 Risk Control With Participation Rate. Three-Year Blended Monthly Averaging With Participation Rate. Declared Interest Account. 12

13 Penalty-Free Withdrawals See details on pages Guaranteed Minimum Value See details on Page 16. Liberty Optimizer Fee See details on Page 18. Bonus Up to 10% penalty-free withdrawals annually after the first year, or RMDs. Waiver for nursing home or hospital confinement and for annuitization after five years. Currently 1% on 100% of premium, less surrender charges. 1% on LibertyMark % on LibertyMark 10, 10 Plus, 10 LT, and 10 LT Plus. LibertyMark 10 Plus includes two bonuses (5% upfront and 10% persistency, payable at the end of Year 10). The persistency bonus is 8% in 10 LT Plus states (refer to State Approval Matrix). The premium bonus equals the premium multiplied by the premium bonus percentage. The persistency bonus equals the accumulation value at the end of the 10th contract year multiplied by the persistency bonus percentage. The premium bonus amount is part of the contract s interest earnings and is credited to the accumulation value on the contract date. Interest Crediting Strategies With your guidance, clients can choose the strategy or combination of strategies that best helps them achieve their financial goals. An Owner can select more than one strategy; however, the amount going into any particular strategy must be at least $50. Declared Interest Account The interest rate for this option is declared and guaranteed for each 12-month period. The declared interest rate can change at any time for subsequent renewals or transfers but will never be less than 1%. The interest rate is declared for term periods of one year for premium allocated to this account. Money will be moved to this account on the 7 th, 14 th, 21 st, and 28 th of the month. Indexed Interest Strategies Seven indexed interest strategies are offered, using one or more of the following indices: S&P 500 Index (without dividends) The S&P 500 is a leading stock market index and a primary economic indicator. The index measures price changes of 500 widely held U.S. common stocks. Dividends paid on the stocks underlying the index are not reflected in the index itself. London Gold Fixing PM Price Index ( The gold fixing index provides a recognized rate for the price of gold and is used as a benchmark for pricing the majority of gold products and derivatives throughout the world s markets. Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index (DJUSRE) A subset of the Dow Jones U.S. Index, which covers 95% of U.S. securities, the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index represents Real Estate Investment Trusts and other companies that invest directly or indirectly in real estate through development, management, or ownership, including property agencies. 13

14 S&P 500 Average Daily Risk Control 10% Index (SPXAV10P) The S&P 500 Average Daily Risk Control 10% Price Return Index seeks to limit the volatility of the S&P 500 to a target level of 10% by allocating to cash. The indexed interest strategies (also referred to as participation accounts) offer clients the opportunity to receive index credits based on a formula that tracks percentage changes in an index during a term period. Clients benefit from tax-deferred earnings and index-linked gains without eroding their principal. Interest credited is locked in annually and will never be less than 0%. Index interest credited can be impacted by market volatility. If an owner dies prior to the next index crediting date, the indexed interest credit will be as of the date proof of death requirements are received. For crediting examples, see the LibertyMark strategy inserts. Strategy One-Year S&P 500 Point-to- Point With Cap One-Year Gold Strategy With Cap One-Year S&P 500 Point-to- Point Inversion Strategy With Cap One-Year Dow Jones Real Estate Monthly Averaging With Participation Rate Two-Year S&P 500 Point-to- Point With Participation Rate Two-Year S&P 500 Risk Control With Participation Rate Three-Year Blended Monthly Averaging With Participation Rate Available Indexed Options* Methodology Interest credited is determined by taking the value of the index on the last day of the term period, comparing it with the value on the index date, and applying a cap to the increase. Interest credited is determined by taking the value of the index on the last day of the term period and comparing it with the value on the index date. If the index decreases from the initial starting value, interest is credited subject to a cap. If the index increases over the term period, no interest is credited for that term period. The value of the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index is measured each month during the term period. The index values are added together and divided by 12 to get an average value. The average is then compared with the index value at the beginning of the period, and any increase is multiplied by a participation rate. Interest credited is determined by taking the value of the index on the last day of the term period, comparing it with the value on the index date, and multiplying any increase by a participation rate. S&P 500, Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate, and London Gold Fixings PM Price indices are combined to create a blended crediting rate. At the end of each term, the average three-year return of each index is weighted as follows: Best performing index = 50% weight. Second best performing index = 30% weight. Lowest performing index = 20% weight. After the blended rate is calculated, a participation rate is applied. The average growth for each index can be positive, zero, or negative, but the final blended interest rate will never be less than zero. * May not be available in all states. Check State Approval Matrix for details. 14

15 Indexed Interest Strategy Terminology Participation RateApplies to the Two-Year S&P 500 Point-to-Point With Participation Rate, Two-Year S&P 500 Risk Control With Participation Rate, One-Year Dow Jones Real Estate Monthly Averaging With Participation Rate, and Three-Year Blended Monthly Averaging With Participation Rate. The participation rate is declared by the Company for each term period. It is expressed as a percent of any index growth, is used to calculate any interest to be credited, and is guaranteed to be at least 5% (10% in New Jersey) for all indexed strategies. CapApplies to the One-Year S&P 500 Point-to-Point With Cap, One-Year Gold Strategy With Cap, and One-Year S&P 500 Point-to-Point Inversion Strategy With Cap. The cap determines the maximum interest rate credited by the Company during the term period. The minimum cap is 1%. Current caps are subject to change at the discretion of Americo. Index Dates Index dates are the 7 th, 14 th, 21 st, and 28 th of the month. The index date for indexed interest strategies is the first of these dates that occurs immediately following the later of: (1) receipt of premium, (2) end of the index period for the strategy from which the funds will be transferred, or (3) the contract date. On premium allocated to an indexed interest strategy, a fixed interest rate will be paid from the date Americo receives the premium to the index date. If an index date falls on a date on which the index market is not open, the index value will be determined as of the last preceding date that the market was open for trading. Renewals and Anniversaries An owner who wants to change interest crediting strategies must notify Americo no less than 15 days before the end of the term period. Clients will be notified 45 days prior to the index anniversary that they have until 15 days prior to their index anniversary to request any transfers. If no new interest crediting strategy is selected, funds will renew on the index date into the same interest crediting strategy. If a strategy is no longer available, funds will be allocated proportionately across the remaining interest crediting strategies in which accumulation value is allocated. Transfers Among Interest Crediting Options Initially, your clients may allocate premium among any of the available interest crediting strategies. Values may then be transferred among the interest crediting strategies only at the end of the term period. Transfers from the fixed account to an indexed strategy may occur only on the index date. The minimum transfer amount is $50, and any funds remaining in the fixed account or in an indexed interest strategy after a transfer must be at least $50. Contract Value Definitions Accumulation Value The sum of all declared interest accounts plus all indexed interest strategies (also referred to as participation accounts) plus all premiums not yet allocated, including interest thereon. Cash Surrender Value Equal to the accumulation value less the surrender charge and less any applicable premium tax, or the Guaranteed Minimum Value, if greater. 15

16 Guaranteed Minimum Value 100% of premium less any partial surrenders (including any surrender charges deducted thereon), less any premium tax, if applicable, with interest compounded daily at the guaranteed minimum value interest rate (a rate between 1% and 3%, set at the time the contract is issued), less surrender charges. Access to Accumulation Value Annuitization LibertyMark surrender values may be converted to regular monthly annuity payments at any time, subject to the following provisions. The owner or beneficiary may elect one of the following settlement options to begin to receive payments of contract proceeds over a fixed period, in a fixed amount, or over the lifetime(s) of the designated person(s). Life Income Only. Life Income With Fixed Period Certain. Fixed Period Certain Only. Joint and Survivor. For options with a guaranteed period, the minimum payout period is the shorter of 60 months or the life expectancy of the annuitant (the certain period cannot exceed the annuitant s life expectancy). (See Waiver of Surrender Charges on Page 17 for additional details.) For all settlement options, the annuitant is the measuring life. If the annuitant should die before payments commence, then the owner will become the annuitant, unless otherwise requested by the owner. Maturity Date This is the date payments are required to begin under a settlement option. The maturity date differs by product version: LibertyMark 7 Later of age 95 or 15 years after issue. Maturity date may be changed at the option of the owner to any date after the first contract anniversary. LibertyMark 10 and 10 LT Later of age 95 or 16 years. LibertyMark 10 Plus and 10 LT Plus Later of age 95 or 17 years. Penalty-Free Withdrawals Contractually, one penalty-free withdrawal is allowed per year after the first year, equal to 10% of the accumulation value as of the most recent contract anniversary. By current company practice, multiple penalty-free withdrawals are allowed annually provided the total does not exceed 10%. Subsequent withdrawals after the first are based on the accumulation value at the time of the withdrawal. The minimum withdrawal amount is $500, with a minimum remaining surrender value of $2,000. Withdrawals will be taken from the declared interest account on a last-in first-out (LIFO) basis first, and then any additional amounts needed will be taken from the indexed strategies on a LIFO basis. 16

17 Monthly Interest Income By current company practice, interest-only withdrawals may be taken from the declared interest account in Year 1 after 30 days, subject to the annual 10% penalty-free withdrawal provision. Required Minimum Distribution Beginning in the first year, the required minimum distribution (RMD) amount associated with the contract may be withdrawn without surrender charges, even if it is greater than the 10% penalty-free withdrawal amount, as provided by company practice. Policy Loans Policy loans are available for TSA plans only while the contract is inforce. The minimum loan amount is $250, with minimum remaining net surrender value of $1,000. The following provisions apply: The loan balance is credited with interest according to index increases. The loan amounts are charged interest at a current fixed rate of 8% (each loan s interest rate is set at the time the loan is taken and fixed for the life of the loan). There is no fee for the first loan taken. For additional loans, a loan processing charge of $25 is deducted from the accumulation value. Refer to loan endorsement for details. Waiver of Surrender Charges Surrender charges are waived if: After contract issue the owner is confined to a qualified nursing home or hospital for at least 90 days. The Waiver of Surrender Charge Upon Nursing Home or Hospital Confinement (Rider Series 4139) may not be available in all states. Please check the State Approval Matrix for states where this waiver is unavailable and for state variations. A settlement option is elected of at least five years and the contract has been inforce for at least five years. All of the payment options, except income for a fixed period, provide a guaranteed income your client cannot outlive. Surrender Charges Surrender charges apply to full or partial withdrawals made in excess of the penalty-free amount during the first seven or 10 years, depending on the product selected, as shown in the following surrender charge schedules. The surrender charges equal the surrender charge percentage for the applicable year, multiplied by the amount of accumulation value withdrawn that exceeds the surrender charge-free withdrawal allowance, and are as follows (surrender charges may vary by state and product version). 17

18 Contract Year LibertyMark 7 LibertyMark 10 Surrender Charge Schedules LibertyMark 10 LT LibertyMark 10 Plus LibertyMark 10 LT Plus LibertyMark 10 LT Plus (FL 65+) LibertyMark 10 LT (CT) LibertyMark 10 LT Plus (CT) % 12.00% 9.20% 13.00% 12.40% 10.00% 9.20% 10.00% Liberty Optimizer Fee In exchange for access to higher accumulation potential offered by a range of strategies unavailable elsewhere, the Liberty Optimizer Fee is applied to the accumulation value at the beginning of each contract year, including the first. The Liberty Optimizer Fee is a deduction of 1% on LibertyMark 7 and 1.25% on LibertyMark 10, 10 Plus, 10 LT, and 10 LT Plus and is set for the life of the contract. Death Benefit The greater of the accumulation value or guaranteed minimum value is payable to the beneficiary upon the death of any owner unless: The designated beneficiary is the surviving spouse and elects to continue the contract. The owner is not an individual, in which case the death benefit is payable on the death of the primary annuitant. Partial year index credits will be given. The index value on the date proof of death requirements are received will be used to determine final index credits to the accumulation value. Commissions Complete details on LibertyMark commissions are provided in Legacy s Compensation Schedule. In general, single premium commissions are based on the issue age of the oldest owner. There will be a chargeback on death, surrender, lapse, cancellation, and withdrawal: 100% in the first six months and 50% in months 7 through 12. The chargeback is 100% if premium is withdrawn in the first year due to nursing home rider. 18

19 Doing Business With Americo Legacy s new carrier relationship with Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company offers strong opportunities to build your success. But before you can start selling LibertyMark, our first joint proprietary FIA series with Americo, take time to review important differences in doing business with Americo. Contracting and Appointment With Americo In addition to your active contract with Legacy, you will need to be contracted and appointed with Americo. To download Americo contracting paperwork, visit the LegacyNet Forms Store (access via Please review Americo Contracting Guidelines to determine eligibility. For instructions on completing your paperwork, refer to Legacy s Americo Contracting and Appointment checklist (located on The Forms Store). Return your completed paperwork to AmericoContracting@legacynet.com. Include proof of completion of your LIMRA Anti-Money Laundering training and proof of E&O coverage (for details, see the Helpful Information page of LegacyNet). Allow seven business days for processing of your request. Your Americo Writing Number will be a 10-digit code. The leading zeroes are part of your Writing Number and must be included on all applications. Questions? Call Legacy s Sales Team at , Ext Before Writing Business As with all Legacy exclusive annuity products, before soliciting a sale, you must complete product training. For all training links, see the Annuity Training and Acknowledgement page of LegacyNet. Submitting New Business The LibertyMark new business processing form, application, and all required forms and disclosures are available on The Forms Store, along with marketing materials. You must include your full Americo Writing Number including all leading zeroes on the application. For assistance completing the LibertyMark application, call Legacy s Suitability Help Desk at , Ext Fax, , or mail completed new business applications to Americo at: Fax: submit@americo.com Regular mail: Americo, P.O. Box , Kansas City, MO Overnight delivery: Americo, 300 W. 11 th Street, Kansas City, MO Who To Contact for Assistance For marketing and sales support, product information, and assistance with licensing and contracting, call Legacy s Sales Team at , Ext For suitability questions and assistance completing the LibertyMark application, call Legacy s Suitability Help Desk at , Ext

20 For questions on status of new business requirements and policyholder service requests, call Americo Customer Service at Commissions Your commissions will continue to be paid by Legacy you ll still receive only one 1099, and your production will count toward qualification for our incentive trips and promotions! With Americo, your commissions are paid the next Tuesday or Friday following the issue date. For specifics on LibertyMark commissions, see Page 18 and refer to the Compensation Schedule on LegacyNet. Carrier Rating and Administrative Questions What is Americo s A.M. Best rating? The A.M. Best financial strength rating for Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company as of March 2014 is A- (Excellent), 4th out of 15 ratings ranging from A++ to F. * Will Americo accept wire transfers of premiums? Yes. Wire transfer instructions and forms are available on LegacyNet. Are exchanges/transfers permitted from an existing Americo deferred annuity to a LibertyMark annuity? Yes, but surrender charges will NOT be waived on existing annuities. Please refer to Legacy s Compensation Schedule for information on commissions. Is there a rate lock on 1035 Exchanges? Yes. For premiums from 1035 Exchanges and transfers facilitated by Americo s Administrative Office, interest rates, caps, and participation rates will be locked in for 45 days from the date the application is received in the Administrative Office. Please note that the premium receives the greater of the rate in effect on the date the application is received or the index date. If cash is received with the application (rate lock start date) and transfer premium is received at a later date, all the premium will receive the same higher rate as long as the transfer premium was received within the rate lock duration of 45 days. Are annual consumer statements provided? Yes. Americo provides statements on an annual basis. Where can I obtain forms or download brochures? You can locate and print all forms for point of sale, including applications and required forms and disclosures from The Forms Store on LegacyNet (access via In addition, you ll find licensing and contracting, policyholder services, marketing materials, and other Legacy forms on The Forms Store. You can also order product kits from The Forms Store to help you sell. Kits include client brochures, product-specific inserts, and interest crediting strategy overviews (see the Producer Resources section for marketing material form numbers for LibertyMark). * Rating for Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company (Americo), Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company has a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent, 4th out of 15 rating categories). A.M. Best s rating is assigned after a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation of a company s balance sheet strength, operating performance, and business profile. A.M. Best uses a scale of 15 ratings, ranging from A++ to F. 20

21 If I have questions on suitability guidelines, who can I contact? Call Legacy s Sales Team at , Ext. 4002, or the Suitability Help Desk at , Ext. 5819, before solicitation for answers to your suitability questions. The Suitability Help Desk can also be reached at SuitabilityHelpDesk@LegacyNet.com and can review your first application prior to sending it in. I need help filling out forms. Who can I call? Call Legacy s Sales Team at , Ext. 4002, or the Suitability Help Desk at , Ext Producer Resources Marketing and Distribution Legacy Marketing Group Mailing Address 2090 Marina Ave., Petaluma, CA Sales Support Phone: , Ext Fax: Customer Service and Suitability Help Desk Phone: , Ext SuitabilityHelpDesk@legacynet.com Administrative Services Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company Client brochures: LibertyMark brochure (AF1001). Product inserts (AF1009 AF1016). Interest crediting strategy inserts (AF1002 AF1008). Producer Tools: Browse LegacyNet (access via for: State Approval Matrix. Quick Reference. The Forms Store for application, state-specific forms, and New Business forms. Current interest rates and charges. Mailing Address P.O. Box Kansas City, MO Overnight Delivery 300 W. 11 th St. Kansas City, MO New Business Phone: submit@americo.com Fax: , , or Licensing & Contracting (Contact Legacy): Phone: , Ext AmericoContracting@legacynet.com 21

22 Products issued by Products distributed by Legacy Marketing Group dba: Legacy Marketing Insurance Services (CA Only) 2090 Marina Avenue, Petaluma, CA Telephone: Fax: LibertyMark 7, LibertyMark 10, 10 LT (Policy Series 411/4182), and LibertyMark 10 Plus, 10 Plus LT (Policy Series 411/4179/4182/4184) are single premium deferred fixed indexed annuities underwritten by Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company (Americo), Kansas City, MO, and may vary in accordance with state laws. Some products and benefits may not be available in all states. Certain restrictions and variations apply. Consult policy and riders for all limitations and exclusions. Legacy Marketing Group is an independent, authorized agency of Americo. Important Information Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company is authorized to conduct business in the District of Columbia and all states except NY and VT. Neither Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company nor any agent representing Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company is authorized to give legal or tax advice. Clients should consult a qualified professional regarding the information and concepts contained in this material. Withdrawals may be subject to ordinary income tax, and a 10% IRS penalty may apply to withdrawals taken before age 59½. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ( SPDJI ), and has been licensed for use by Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company ( Americo ). Standard & Poor s, S&P and S&P 500 are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor s Financial Services LLC ( S&P ); Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ( Dow Jones ); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by Americo. Americo s LibertyMark annuities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, their respective affiliates, and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P 500 Index. The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indexes SM are a joint product of DJI Opco, LLC ( DJI Opco ), a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and UBS Securities LLC ( UBS ), and have been licensed for use by Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company ( Americo ). Dow Jones and DJ are trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC; UBS is a registered trademark of UBS AG. S&P is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor s Financial Services LLC; and these trademarks have been licensed for use by DJI Opco and sublicensed for certain purposes by Americo. Americo s LibertyMark annuities based on the Dow Jones US Real Estate Index Monthly Averaging (without Cap), are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow Jones, UBS, DJI Opco or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates, and none of Dow Jones, UBS, DJI Opco or any of their respective affiliates, makes any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product. All references to The London Gold Market Fixings prices used with the permission of The London Gold Market Fixing Limited and have been provided for informational purposes only. The London Gold Market Fixing Limited accepts no liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the prices or the underlying product to which the prices may be referenced. No bank guarantee. Not FDIC/NCUA/NCUSIF insured. May lose value if surrendered early. 22

23 Product Training Verification Please close this document and return to Step 2 of Steps To Complete Your Annuity Training on LegacyNet. After clicking the link in Step 2, you will be taken to the Annuity Training Acknowledgement page. There you will be asked to provide your name, Producer number, and address and to verify that you have viewed this presentation by clicking I Agree. After clicking I Agree, your completed acknowledgement will be submitted to our Administrative Office, and you will receive an confirming receipt. Please retain that confirmation for your records. If you have questions or need assistance, please call , Ext